Cyber Exposure and Nessus Overview

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What functionality allows users to assess vulnerabilities without running a scan?

Live Results (correct)

Offline configuration

Scheduled scanning

Continuous monitoring

Which feature enables users to create customized reports based on specific criteria?

Report builder (correct)

Audit trails

Template library

Automated scanning

How many compliance and configuration templates does Tenable offer for auditing?

450 (correct)

600

300

750

Who primarily benefits from Tenable's vulnerability assessment and management solutions?

Large organizations and agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Tenable as a company?

Cyber Exposure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formats can reports be generated in?

HTML, CSV, and Nessus XML Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Live Results in vulnerability assessment?

Updates with each plugin modification Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Global 2000 organizations utilize Tenable's solutions?

30 percent Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does the grouped view provide in vulnerability scanning?

Similar issues or categories of vulnerabilities are aggregated for easier access. Signup and view all the answers

Which feature allows users to minimize distractions by temporarily removing issues from view?

Snoozing Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of the pre-built policies and templates in Nessus?

They facilitate understanding of vulnerabilities quickly. Signup and view all the answers

On which device is Nessus now available for enhanced portability?

Raspberry Pi Signup and view all the answers

What does the Advanced Support subscription for Nessus Professional customers include?

24/7 support through email, portal, chat, and phone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the feature that allows users to group similar vulnerabilities?

To aid in simultaneous resolution of multiple vulnerabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about Nessus scanning capabilities?

It has comprehensive capabilities for scanning IT and mobile assets. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Nessus enhances user experience during vulnerability management?

User-specific guides with actionable tips. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of custom plugins in Nessus?

They allow for specific checks tailored to unique organizational applications. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the plugin updates in Nessus?

There are over 100 new plugins released weekly after vulnerability disclosures. Signup and view all the answers

How does Nessus enhance the ability to identify potential malware and ransomware?

By integrating with various commercial threat intelligence feeds. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'predictive prioritization' in Nessus allow organizations to do?

Carry out unlimited assessments regardless of IP addresses. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations predominantly use Nessus technology?

More than 50% of the Fortune 500 companies. Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does the well-organized interface of Nessus provide to users?

It classifies plugins in a structured manner for easier navigation. Signup and view all the answers

What type of organizations particularly benefit from using Nessus?

Security consultants looking for effective assessment tools. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options best describes the coverage of Nessus?

It offers extensive coverage, more than 62,000 CVEs and regular updates. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tenable

Tenable, Inc. is the Cyber Exposure company.
Serves over 30,000 organizations worldwide.
Focuses on understanding and reducing cyber risk.
Creator of Nessus.
Offers a platform for seeing and securing digital assets on any computing platform.
Over 50% of Fortune 500 companies are clients.
Over 30% of Global 2000 companies are clients.

Nessus

Performs intelligent vulnerability assessment in offline mode.
Provides vulnerability results based on scan history.
Provides customizable reports in various formats (HTML, CSV, Nessus XML).
Groups vulnerabilities based on types and categories for easier prioritization.
Includes a resource center with relevant information and user-specific guides.
Features pre-built policies and templates for IT and mobile assets.
Provides access to custom plugins for assessing application security.
Includes custom audit files for verifying compliance.
Offers portability on Raspberry Pi for pen testers and mobile consultants.

Nessus Professional

Includes 24/7 support via email, portal, chat, and phone with a subscription to Advanced technical support.
Provides faster response times and resolution.

Nessus Coverage and Adoption

Covers 62,000+ CVEs with over 100 new plugins released weekly.
Trusted by more than 30,000 organizations, with 2 million downloads.
Relied on by 50% of Fortune 500 and over 30% of Global 2000 companies.

Nessus Features

Each automatic plugin update suggests remediation steps.
Provides insights from threat intelligence feeds for potential malware and ransomware detection.
Offers unlimited assessments with no limit on the number of IPs or assessments.

Nessus ideal for security consultants

Includes unlimited assessments with no limit on the number of IPs or assessments.

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Description

Explore the significance of Tenable, Inc. in cyber exposure and their flagship product, Nessus. This quiz covers vulnerabilities, assessment tools, and the impact of Tenable on organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies. Test your knowledge on the functionalities and features of Nessus, the leading vulnerability assessment tool.